1st Edition

The Philosophy of Schooling

By Robin Barrow Copyright 1981
224 Pages
by Routledge

218 Pages
by Routledge

218 Pages
by Routledge

This book, first published in 1981, provides a penetrating and lucid introduction to the philosophy of education. The emphasis on schooling rather than education draws attention to the broad spectrum of the book: recognising that schools generally do more than educate, Dr. Barrow specifically addresses himself to the larger question of what schools are for and what they should do. This book will... Read more

Preface;  1. Philosophy: Its Nature and Point  2. Schooling: Its Nature and Point  3. Control and Authority in Schools  4. Curriculum Content  5. Morality and Religion  6. Methodological Questions;  Notes;  Bibliography;  Index

Biography

Robin Wiliams